Winn
Meaningfriend · English
- US rank
- #8,910
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #2,370 in 1958
8 babies were named Winn in the US in 2025. It has climbed 644 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1918–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Winn you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 212,766 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Winn, 8 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Winn would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryWinn first shows up in US birth records in 1918, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 107 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1958, when it ranked #2,370. Today it's #8,910, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendWinn has climbed 644 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #8,910. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn English, Winn means “friend”.
About the name Winn
Winn is a boy name of English origin meaning “friend”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with W and ending in “-inn”. US birth records list Winn for boys from 1918 to 2025, in 42 of those 108 years. Its best year was 1958, when it ranked #2,370 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,910, with 8 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 2.5 | 408,163 boys |
| 1920s | 1.4 | 740,741 boys |
| 1940s | 1.4 | 724,638 boys |
| 1950s | 3.0 | 331,126 boys |
| 1960s | 2.3 | 444,444 boys |
| 1970s | 0.4 | 2,631,579 boys |
| 1980s | 0.6 | 1,754,386 boys |
| 1990s | 0.2 | 4,166,667 boys |
| 2000s | 0.5 | 1,960,784 boys |
| 2010s | 4.2 | 236,967 boys |
| 2020s | 7.4 | 134,831 boys |
Other spellings of Winn
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Winn
What does the name Winn mean?
Winn means “friend” in English.
What is the origin of the name Winn?
Winn has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Winn a boy or girl name?
Winn is a boy name.
How popular is the name Winn?
Winn ranked #8,910 for US boys in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 1958 (#2,370).